I shouldn’t be alive | Born to FIGHT with Kinahoi

I shouldn’t be alive | Born to FIGHT with Kinahoi

From BROS AND CONS by Jayleks, Malik and Ronnie

April 28, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 12

About this episode

Kinahoi shares his harrowing journey from gang life and addiction to redemption and mentorship.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses gang involvement, violence, and life experiences that may be confronting for some viewers. The purpose of this conversation is educational, inspirational, and focused on positive transformation. We do not promote or glorify gang activity in any form. “I shouldn’t be alive.” This week on Bros and Cons, we sit down with Kinahoi — a man whose life was shaped by violence from the start. Growing up in the housing blocks of Campbelltown, surrounded by chaos, fighting wasn’t a choice… it was survival. He opens up about getting pulled into gang culture, being on the run, and going in and out of prison. From drug addiction to losing custody of his son, this is the reality most people never see — no filters, no glorification. But this story doesn’t end there. After the devastating loss of his sister to suicide, everything changed. Kinahoi speaks on hitting rock bottom, getting clean, rebuilding his life, regaining custody of his son, and transforming physically and mentally. Today, he’s using his past to fuel his purpose — fighting in the ring and running programs to guide the next generation…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jayleks, Malik, Ronnie

Guest: Kinahoi

Topics covered

  • gang involvement
  • violence
  • addiction recovery
  • mental health
  • transformation
  • youth mentorship

Keywords

  • gang life
  • prison story
  • addiction
  • mental health awareness
  • youth programs
  • redemption
  • suicide awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Campbelltown

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